It was announced in the papers of Monday that s
Memorandum and Articles have beeu drawn up for the creation of an Empire Press Union. This is the outcome of the Imperial Press Conference held in Lonlen last June. It was then agreed that the various Dominions and Colonies should form their own Committees, which should enrol members from the daily newspapers. It was unanimously agreed that the headquarters of the Union should be in London. A secretary is already engaged and offices are to be taken. Lord Burnham is president of the first Council, Lord Northcliffe honorary treasurer, Mr. C. A. Pearson chairman, and Mr. H. E. Brittain honorary secretary. The Conference of June had a direct and very satisfactory result in the reduction of cable rates. It will be the duty of the Empire Press Union, the creation of which we heartily welcome, to carry on the work of the Conference, and no doubt to make the arrangements for future Conferences of which it will be the permanent symbol.
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